Ainscough Crane Hire
Grew from a family
run crane hire firm into the UK’s largest national lifting services provider.
Tackles projects from urban tower lifts to complex operations.
Pioneered roles like the Contract Lift Manager and uses CAD, BIM, and advanced lift simulations for planning.
Fleet features mobile, all
terrain, crawler, heavy, and mobile
tower cranes, supporting urban, industrial, infrastructure, and energy sectors.
Completed standout projects such as weekend M25 bridge installations and rail possessions under tight deadlines.
Innovates with high
spec Liebherr cranes equipped with safety alarms, self
erecting electric towers, and Stage V engines.
Uses advanced IT systems to track crane usage, operator performance, and enable remote planning, boosting safety and efficiency.
Teamwork: We work collaboratively as a multidisciplinary team across our business and with our clients
No Nonsense: We keep things simple and aim for clarity in how we act and how we communicate
Attention to Detail: Our attention to detail underpins safety and quality across all our activities
Hard Work: Our team works hard to ensure we deliver on every promise and every project milestone
Fairness: We believe in operating with integrity and behaving fairly towards our team, our clients, and our supply chain partners
Increased deployment of Stage V engines, hybrid cranes, reduced red
diesel use, renewable
powered depots, smart lighting and heating upgrades
5% additional CO₂ reduction from energy
saving initiatives; remaining ~5% via UK
based carbon offsetting
Scope 1 & 2 carbon neutral verified; customer portal tracks lift
by
lift emissions and Scope 3 reduction support via efficient fleet and planning
